<p>I wouldn’t say it’s the least important but it falls under the “considered” category along with having an alumni relation, being first generation, race.ethnic status, state/geographical residency, volunteer work, and work experience. If you want to focus on what is important look at the following:</p>
<p>Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Application Essay
Recommendation</p>
<p>Nonacademic
Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability
Character/personal qualities</p>